Legal and Regulatory

Legal and Regulatory

Preparatory work in setting up Bergerie Trust CLG. commenced in 1990. We aim to provide accommodation for vulnerable and older adults (male & female) who are capable of independent living from the Limerick area. The board of Bergerie Trust CLG is comprised of volunteers with a wide range of expertise, and two Good Shepherd Sisters.

The Trust derives its name from the French language -Bergerie is a Shepherding term.

The Role:  

Bergerie Trust CLG are seeking a Charity trustee with a Legal or Regulatory background. If you have experience in this area and want to play a key role, we’re keen to hear from you.  

General Trustee duties of a Charity Trustee 

• Comply with the Charity’s governing document 

• Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit 

• Acting in the best interest of the charity 

• Act with Reasonable Care and Skill 

• Manage the assets of your charity 

Responsibilities of the Project Management Trustee include the following: 

• Inputting to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight, and experience of strategy formulation in other sectors. 

• Assist with the creation of strategic plans which will comply with current legislation and practice  

• Advising on and, oversight of key projects and campaigns from planning to initiating, designing, executing and monitoring the life cycle of a project. 

Desirable skills 

• Expertise in areas such as Project Management, Policy or Oversight would be an advantage.  

Board Meetings: 

There will be eleven board meetings a year. Meetings are held in Limerick City.